Aurora Casket Company is one of the larger manufacturers of caskets and urns. The company has over 700 employees, and is based in Aurora, Indiana.
The company traces its roots back to 1890, when John Backman began making wooden caskets by hand. At the time he employed 20 people. In the 1920's, John's son William Backman, and his son-in-law William Barrott joined the company. Since that time the company has been controlled by the Backman and Barrott families. The current President and CEO is William Barrott III, and William Backman III is the executive vice-president.
Today the company makes both wooden and metal caskets. The company also produces urns for holding cremated remains. The company also provides supplies and consulting services for funeral homes.
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Aurora Casket Company Web Site (http://www.auroracasket.com)
The complete set of dies necessary to manufacture a metal casket shell is estimated to cost as much as $1 million, not including the cost of the stamping machines in which the dies are used.
Casket costs vary according to the type of material the casket is made of, the quality of the construction, and the type of interior used.
Hardwood casket manufacturing is believed to be limited to another dozen companies, with the manufacturing of both metal and hardwood caskets being limited to a very small number of companies as well.
But there are a lot of little things about high-quality caskets (such as those from AuroraCasketCompany) that most people never notice--and that frankly aren't meant to stand out.
Details in design, construction, and finish are meant to enhance the display of the casket in an attractive and dignified manner and to keep the tasks involved in handling, closing, and transport to a smooth minimum.
AuroraCasket copper casket finishes are natural, brushed, or painted; finishes are applied by skilled artisans.
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